Hypnotherapy for Insomnia
If for you getting a good night’s sleep is a regular problem then you may be suffering from Insomnia. Learn how hypnotherapy can help the underlying causes of insomnia and help you to return you to your normal self.
Overcoming Insomnia with Hypnotherapy
Are your battles with sleep affecting your physical and emotional wellbeing? You’re not alone. Insomnia can make day-to-day life a challenge, affecting your mood, energy and concentration.
Sleep is something everybody needs but sleeping problems, such as insomnia, can make it difficult for some people to get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to physical illness and increase your risk of heart disease over time. Mentally, not getting enough sleep can additionally lead to anxiety and making it harder for you to concentrate.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is characterised by an inability to get to sleep or stay asleep long enough for you to feel refreshed the next morning.
Everybody will have times in their lives when they experience a disrupted sleep pattern when we simply can’t seem to fall asleep. Often this is due to thoughts about the following day, too much coffee close to bedtime or a personal or work issue that is weighing on your mind. Perhaps you found it easy to fall asleep, but continue to wake up through the night. Either way, a rough nights sleep can leave you feeling drained and irritable the next day.
If you suffer from insomnia this will be an experience you have to cope with on a daily basis. It is estimated that a third of people in the UK have episodes of insomnia during their lives. While it can affect anyone at any age, people over the age of 60 and women appear to be more susceptible.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Insomnia?
The signs and symptoms of insomnia will differ depending on individual circumstances. However, there are common symptoms, including the following:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Frequently waking up during the night
- Early morning awakening
- Unrefreshing sleep
- Daytime fatigue
- Irritability and mood disturbances
- Impaired cognitive functioning
Donna Marie Thomas
Hello, my name is Donna, I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and Registered Member of BACP based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
I have a passion for helping people to enjoy a happier, more fulfilling life via a person centred approach to therapy tailored to meet each individuals specific needs.
Get in touch to find out more or book an appointment with me today.
What Causes Insomnia?
There are many potential causes which are behind why someone is prone to Insomnia. In some cases, it may be only one cause that leads to sleeplessness, while others may experience a combination of factors.
Some of the potential causes of insomnia include:
- Stress
- Travel or work schedule
- Poor sleep habits
- Eating too much late in the evening
- Anxiety and / or depression
- Prescription drugs
- Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
How Hypnotherapy Can Help With Insomnia
While some sleeping problems will have an obvious cause, others may not. If you are unsure to the reason behind your sleep problems then hypnotherapy could be a helpful consideration.
Using various techniques, a hypnotherapist will tap into your subconscious to uncover the potential underlying causes behind your insomnia. Once the root causes have been identified, then a tailored treatment plan can be created by the hypnotherapist.
If you have been suffering from insomnia for a long period of time, the patterns of sleep disturbances can become embedded in your subconscious. Hypnosis for insomnia aims to communicate with this and suggest positive changes. These suggestions will look to break the negative thought patterns which underly the problem.
Common benefits of hypnotherapy for insomnia include:
- Relaxation
- Calming the mind
- Changing thought patterns
- Establishing positive habits
- Cognitive restructuring
How Innerworth Counselling Can Help
Hypnotherapy can provide you with a safe, soothing, compassionate and confidential space where you can begin to discuss and understand the root causes of your insomnia.
Take the First Step Now
I offer private hypnotherapy, and take a person-centred approach, meaning that I’m non-judgemental, see clients as equals, and collaborate on your healing journey together.
If you feel that hypnotherapy could be beneficial for your sleep problems please book an initial consultation. You don’t have to prepare for this, just come as you are and we can look into how I might be able to help.
Additional Information
Here are some links that you may find helpful:
NHS
www.nhs.uk
The Sleep Charity
A national, award-winning charity empowering the nation to sleep better.
www.thesleepcharity.org.uk
Mind
The team at Mind provide information on a range of mental health problems.
www.mind.org.uk
Contact me today to book a confidential consulation
What My Clients Say
Jason Osborne
I shall be forever bewildered by the effectiveness of hypnotherapy. I had always remained sceptical until my very last session, then the “weight” that suddenly lifted was both physical and emotional and continues to benefit both myself and those around me three years on – thank you Donna.
Jason Osborne
Abigail Johnson
I’ve finally found a solution to my dependency on food. Your weight-loss therapy sessions have seriously transformed my life. Honestly, I could cry, I am so happy and feel like a totally new person, inside and out! Truly amazing Donna.
Abigail Johnson
Charlotte Dickinson
I went to see Donna because my anxiety and depression had spiralled out of control. I now have skills and techniques that I can use for the rest of my life to help me cope with any challenges. Thoroughly recommend psychotherapy from Innerworth Counselling. Donna is warm, professional and clearly passionate about what she does.